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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quicky Two (ranked 24116 p4p, 4103 weight class) and Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 590 p4p, 470 weight class). Nikolai Tsavieva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quicky Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsavieva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two, pushing him back against the cage.
Two gets control of Tsavieva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Two will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Two is trying to keep Tsavieva in close.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Two is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsavieva being controlled here momentarily.
Tsavieva tries to stand but Two is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsavieva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Two looking for a guillotine here but Tsavieva defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsavieva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Two is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Tsavieva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsavieva connects with the punch.
Tsavieva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Two takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
Two changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva fails to land with a series of punches.
Two feinted with a counter takedown.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Tsavieva.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tsavieva and Two goes tumbling to the canvas! Tsavieva follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
 Two is rocked!
 It looks like Quicky Two has been cut.
Tsavieva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Oh Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Two is looking to get back to full guard here but Tsavieva has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Two has his arm trapped.
Two seems to have got his legs back now.
You can see the frustration on Two's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsavieva gets to mount! Two was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two is trying desperately to improve position.
Two tries to improve his position but Tsavieva has taken his back! Tsavieva has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Two tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tsavieva pushes Two away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikolai Tsavieva!
Our winner, Nikolai Tsavieva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 3397 p4p, 3901 weight class) and Dosh Oh (ranked 330 p4p, 363 weight class). Dosh Oh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miyamoto Musashi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dosh Oh!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Musashi circles away.
Oh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Oh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Oh.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oh in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Musashi tries to get out of the position.
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown but Musashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Musashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oh thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Musashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dosh Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oh throws out the jab.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Oh avoids nicely.
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Oh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh with the counter takedown but Musashi avoids it easily.
Musashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Dosh Oh has been cut.
Oh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Oh.
Oh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Musashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oh is in Musashi's guard.
Oh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi wants to get back to his feet but Oh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Musashi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tran MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dosh Oh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dosh Oh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oh throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Musashi throws a big counter combination but Oh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Oh avoids nicely.
Oh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Musashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Oh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh stands and throws Musashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Oh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oh looks up at the clock and then as Musashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Oh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh works to advance to full mount. Musashi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh with shots to the head and body - Musashi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Oh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dosh Oh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dosh Oh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oh misses with a left hand
and Musashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi feints a jab promting Oh to slip. Musashi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Musashi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh is staying tight to Musashi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
More stalling from Oh.
Oh is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Musashi throws a series of punches but Oh moves out of range.
Oh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miyamoto Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Oh fails to land the takedown.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Oh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Musashi counters with a series of strikes. Oh will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi tries to sprawl but Oh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The adventures of Oh the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Musashi trying to remain calm as Oh controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyamoto Musashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 2250 p4p, 23797 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 126 p4p, 288 weight class). Fukumitsu comes to the cage accompanied by Joji - Pretty Boy (ft. Lil Yachty). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fukumitsu.
It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
A nice combination there by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Fukumitsu is looking for a counter combo.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hohenthal to counter with a crisp jab.
Hohenthal doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukumitsu circles away.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Hohenthal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hohenthal moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal gets through Fukumitsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
Fukumitsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hohenthal circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal moves into the clinch successfully.
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fukumitsu tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a one-two to the body.
Hohenthal throws out a powerful jab.
Fukumitsu is rocked!
Hohenthal shoots in and bounces Fukumitsu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Fukumitsu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Fukumitsu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fukumitsu defends it well.
Hohenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hohenthal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal looking to control but Fukumitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fukumitsu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but Fukumitsu bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Hohenthal controlling Fukumitsu's posture.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Hohenthal won't let him.
Fukumitsu stands and steps away. Hohenthal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws a series of punches but Hohenthal avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Fukumitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hohenthal catches Fukumitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hohenthal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hohenthal lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Hohenthal isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Fukumitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal throws a strike but Fukumitsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fukumitsu preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fukumitsu looks to land a body kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Fukumitsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Hohenthal defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Fukumitsu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Fukumitsu lands a left and a right that send Hohenthal crashing to the mat, dazed. Fukumitsu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fukumitsu throws the kick towards the body but Hohenthal avoids it.
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal tries for a takedown but Fukumitsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukumitsu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
That has opened up Lennart Hohenthal's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukumitsu tries to bum rush Hohenthal with a series of wild strikes but Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fukumitsu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukumitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hohenthal can do to turn this around?
Hohenthal has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Fukumitsu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Hohenthal is controlling him.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches.
Hohenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fukumitsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fukumitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hohenthal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fukumitsu tries to break free but Hohenthal pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hohenthal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Fukumitsu avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
Fukumitsu tries to break free but Hohenthal pushes him back against the cage.
Hohenthal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fukumitsu's efforts to push away.
Hohenthal stalling.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Fukumitsu blocks it.
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukumitsu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fukumitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hohenthal won't allow it.
Hohenthal has Fukumitsu pressed against the cage, preventing Fukumitsu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal slowing the pace effectively.
Hohenthal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fukumitsu regains guard.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hohenthal manages to pass to side control.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from standing back up.
Hohenthal wants to pass to mount but Fukumitsu is defending the position.
Hohenthal wants to control but Fukumitsu is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hohenthal lands with a punch from half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukumitsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Hohenthal off but Hohenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal throws out a counter right but Fukumitsu avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal moves in looking to clinch but Fukumitsu pushes him off.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fukumitsu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukumitsu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukumitsu misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hohenthal to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukumitsu throws a series of strikes that have Hohenthal backpedaling.
Fukumitsu lands with a hook. Hohenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
Fukumitsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hohenthal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
Fukumitsu tries to work over Hohenthal's front leg with a kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Hohenthal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fukumitsu misses with the combination.
Fukumitsu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Nice defenses there by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukumitsu moves away.
As Hohenthal looks to move away, Fukumitsu throws a big counter combo but Hohenthal just gets out of the way.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Fukumitsu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hohenthal shoots in and drives through. Fukumitsu sprawls well.
Fukumitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hohenthal rushes Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hohenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukumitsu controls his hands.
Hohenthal tries to stall but Fukumitsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal - that landed with a thud.
Hohenthal misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hohenthal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hohenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumitsu controls the action.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Hohenthal is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Hohenthal.
A head punch on the inside from Hohenthal fails to land.
Fukumitsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fukumitsu is trying to break free.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hohenthal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from breaking the clinch.
Hohenthal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hohenthal cracks Fukumitsu with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukumitsu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Hakeem Sterling had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 151.6, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Adam Bogo was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kody Harbrant (ranked 2084 p4p, 2720 weight class) and Blake Baxter (ranked 213 p4p, 271 weight class). The key to victory for Kody Harbrant has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Harbrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbrant digs a good hook to Baxter's body.
Harbrant swings for the body but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harbrant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harbrant attempts a counter takedown but Baxter avoids it well and moves away.
Harbrant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxter manages to avoid it.
Harbrant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Baxter lands a jab-cross combination.
Baxter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harbrant's head.
Baxter just misses with a punch to the body.
Harbrant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baxter to score with a decent uppercut.
Baxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harbrant dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Baxter on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxter lands with a short shot to the head.
Baxter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Baxter as he connects with a hook.
Harbrant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter darts in and clinches Harbrant up against the cage.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike.
Baxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Baxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Baxter manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Baxter takes one to the chin there.
Harbrant misses with a low kick as Baxter jumps back.
Baxter dips to his left and cracks Harbrant with an uppercut!
Harbrant throws a right hand that Baxter ducks under and follows up with a left that Baxter also avoids with ease.
Baxter's corner calls for a 1-2. Baxter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harbrant moves forwards but Baxter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baxter throws a head kick that misses.
Baxter slips under a jab.
Baxter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harbrant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baxter counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant tries to score with a low kick but Baxter moves his leg out of the way.
Harbrant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harbrant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harbrant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baxter.
Sloppy strikes from Baxter. Those never looked like landing.
Baxter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baxter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harbrant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harbrant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harbrant misses with a straight right.
Baxter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baxter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harbrant misses with a body shot
and Baxter counters with a low kick, right behind Harbrant 's knee.
Harbrant throws a leg kick
and Baxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harbrant shoots in but Baxter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baxter lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant missing with a left hand there. Baxter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baxter with a nice cross.
Harbrant misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harbrant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick lands for Baxter.
Harbrant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baxter scores with a decent looking hook.
Baxter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baxter lands a glancing blow to the side of Harbrant's head.
Baxter throws a hook to the side of Harbrant's head but Harbrant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baxter throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harbrant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baxter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baxter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harbrant.
Harbrant throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter defending well as Harbrant loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Baxter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baxter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baxter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baxter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baxter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harbrant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baxter circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Harbrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Harbrant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harbrant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baxter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Harbrant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baxter tries to avoid it but Harbrant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baxter to the ground. Baxter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baxter scores with the left hand. Harbrant knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harbrant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baxter misses with a hook.
Harbrant is looking to counter the offense by Baxter and move into the clinch.
Harbrant tries to land a leg kick but Baxter saw it coming and moves away.
Baxter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Baxter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baxter blocks the body kick.
Baxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baxter clinches with his opponent.
Harbrant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harbrant tries to circle away but Baxter has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
Baxter manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Baxter misses.
Baxter looks to land a left hand but Harbrant moved out of range nicely.
Baxter slips under a jab from Harbrant.
Harbrant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baxter counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baxter connects with an inside leg kick.
Kody Harbrant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter throws a lazy right hand but Harbrant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harbrant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harbrant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baxter throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter scores with a one two! Harbrant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Baxter misses.
Baxter blocks a jab.
Harbrant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baxter.
Baxter loads up on a big right hand but Harbrant slips the punch.
Harbrant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baxter throws out the jab.
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baxter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harbrant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baxter moves out of range of the strikes.
Baxter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baxter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harbrant.
A slow jab from Baxter misses its intended target.
Harbrant feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbrant. Baxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbrant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harbrant tries to clinch but Baxter moves out of range.
Harbrant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Harbrant ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baxter.
Harbrant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harbrant thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Harbrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter misses with a hook.
Harbrant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baxter sprawls and moves away.
Harbrant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harbrant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baxter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harbrant scrambles back to his feet.
Harbrant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baxter.
Baxter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baxter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harbrant dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baxter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baxter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harbrant. Harbrant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baxter connects with a looping right hand.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Harbrant.
Harbrant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Harbrant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Harbrant.
Harbrant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baxter. Baxter obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Baxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxter with a nice cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Harbrant. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Harbrant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baxter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baxter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harbrant's sensitive parts.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Baxter darts in and clinches Harbrant up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harbrant takes a shot to the head.
Baxter misses with a punch on the inside.
Harbrant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baxter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baxter throws a good cross that connects.
Baxter cracks Harbrant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baxter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harbrant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baxter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harbrant stuns Baxter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Baxter.
Jab by Baxter.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Harbrant.
Baxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baxter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harbrant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baxter on the side of the head.
Harbrant doesn't manage to clinch there - Baxter circles away.
A head kick by Harbrant misses
and Baxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Harbrant throws a leg kick but Baxter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baxter throws a lazy right hand but Harbrant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harbrant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Baxter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harbrant doesn't seem phased though.
Baxter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harbrants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baxter needs to keep his hands up - Harbrant had a free shot at his head there.
Harbrant takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harbrant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Baxter coming out on top.
Baxter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harbrant has time to react.
Harbrant connects with a right hand. Baxter shakes it off.
Harbrant misses with a two punch combination.
Harbrant looks to land a body kick but Baxter moved away.
Baxter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Baxter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baxter.
Harbrant slips under a jab from Baxter.
Baxter scores with a jab.
Harbrant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baxter.
Harbrant shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter cracks Harbrant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Harbrant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harbrant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baxter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbrant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harbrant.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Harbrant attempts a counter takedown but Baxter avoids it well and moves away.
Harbrant throws a good cross that connects.
Blake Baxter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baxter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harbrant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Harbrant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baxter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baxter lands with a straight right. Harbrant didn't see that one coming.
Baxter avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Harbrant misses.
Harbrant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baxter sizes up Harbrant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baxter misses with an uppercut. Harbrant saw that one coming.
Harbrant throws a hook to the side of Baxter's head but Baxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Baxter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter cracks Harbrant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harbrant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baxter misses with a few strikes there.
Baxter swings widly with a right hand
and Harbrant counters with a nice uppercut.
Harbrant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baxter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harbrant has a takedown stuffed.
Harbrant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Harbrant.
A jab lands there for Baxter.
A punch lands to the side of Harbrant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harbrant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baxter.
Baxter has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Harbrant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baxter with a nice cross.
Baxter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harbrant on the side of the head.
Baxter throws a hook to the side of Harbrant's head but Harbrant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter throws a good cross that connects.
Harbrant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baxter.
Baxter defending well as Harbrant loads up on a big left hand.
Blake Baxter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harbrant tries to move into range but Baxter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harbrant blocks a jab.
Baxter misses with a looping left.
Baxter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baxter looks to land a left hand but Harbrant moved out of range nicely.
Baxter cracks Harbrant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harbrant fails to land with a series of punches.
Harbrant misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harbrant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baxter on the side of the head.
Harbrant needs to keep his hands up - Baxter had a free shot at his head there.
Baxter scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter looks to land a left hand but Harbrant moved out of range nicely.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harbrant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant shoots in but Baxter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Harbrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter moves into the clinch.
Baxter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harbrant tries to pull guard but Baxter won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Baxter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baxter manages to break the clinch.
Baxter throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Baxter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harbrant dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baxter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kody Harbrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baxter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Baxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baxter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Baxter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 2632 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Rob Rush (ranked 376 p4p, 372 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. Bryan Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Rush!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rush sprawls and moves away.
Rush missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rush throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Rush with an uppercut!
Rush lands with an overhand left.
Rush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Rush avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Rush. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush slips a straight right by Gracie.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Rush, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but Rush moves out of range.
Rush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Good standup being displayed there by Rush as he connects with a hook.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Rush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Rush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush lands a head shot.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Rush had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Rush.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Rush is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush regains half guard.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Rush tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rush is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rush avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rush regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Rush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rush misses with a series of wild punches.
Rob Rush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rush lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rush.
Rush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses the jab.
Rush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Rush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Rush might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rush throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Rush sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rush finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Decent striking displayed by Rush there.
Jab by Rush.
Rush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rush lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Rush dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rush clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Rush is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rush has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rush is really stuck here.
Rush is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rush is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gracie has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rush taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 1500 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Togoldor Artag (ranked 216 p4p, 170 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Togoldor Artag!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artag misses with a head kick.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Artag misses with an uppercut
and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Choke drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Choke as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Artag screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Choke! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Choke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jian Zhao (ranked 841 p4p, 513 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 105 p4p, 68 weight class). Zhao comes to the cage accompanied by GZA - Shadowboxin'. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jian Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. Zhao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel walks into a straight right hand from Zhao.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Nagibatel avoids it.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Zhao wants to slow Nagibatel down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagibatel's head backwards.
We've been informed that Nagibatel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao cracks Nagibatel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagibatel finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Nagibatel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Zhao throws a front kick that sends Nagibatel stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut.
Zhao throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Zhao with a nice cross.
Zhao tries to land a leg kick but Nagibatel saw it coming and moves away.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhao.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Nagibatel throws a shot to the body.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Nagibatel.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a solid leg kick but Nagibatel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhao.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagibatel cracks Zhao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zhao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nagibatel misses with a hook
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao slips a jab from Nagibatel.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagibatel finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel thuds a left hand into Zhao's body.
Nagibatel wants to slow Zhao down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Nagibatel backs away, Zhao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao thumps Nagibatel with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Zhao catches Nagibatel right on the button with a cross.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Zhao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Zhao moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Nagibatel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Zhao's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagibatel misses with a straight left.
Zhao slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Zhao wants to land a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel thuds a left hand into Zhao's body.
Zhao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Zhao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagibatel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagibatel throws a front kick that sends Zhao stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Zhao scores with a jab. Nagibatel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhao swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Zhao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and Zhao counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Nagibatel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhao.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Zhao jabs at Nagibatel's body.
A jab from Zhao misses.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagibatel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
A clash of legs there as Nagibatel blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao tries to score with a low kick but Nagibatel moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagibatel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhao misses the jab.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
letting Zhao counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagibatel throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagibatel is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagibatel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zhao throws a low kick, looking for Nagibatel's leg but Nagibatel calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Nagibatel walks into a straight right hand from Zhao.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhao on the side of the head.
Jab from Nagibatel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagibatel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nagibatel throws a good cross that connects.
Zhao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Nagibatel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
Nagibatel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Crunch! Nagibatel slams his shin into Zhao's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao works Nagibatel's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
As Zhao backs off Nagibatel throws a huge counter combo but Zhao manages to avoid it all.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhao!
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagibatel to score with a decent uppercut.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Nagibatel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Zhao pushes Nagibatel away with a front kick.
Zhao slips under a jab.
Zhao throws a push kick but Nagibatel slaps the foot to one side.
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagibatel tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Nagibatel's head back.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Zhao slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Zhao steps away.
Nagibatel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
Nagibatel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagibatel.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel lands a nice hook to Zhao's body. Zhao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhao lands with a hook. Nagibatel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zhao blocks it well.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhao throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel checks a low kick from Zhao.
Nagibatel defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
A lazy left from Zhao finds it's target.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jian Zhao.
Well Zhao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jian Zhao!
After winning the bout, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 834 p4p, 933 weight class) and Ante Pavlovic (ranked 127 p4p, 139 weight class). Dwight Schrute has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Pavlovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
and Pavlovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlovic throws a lazy right hand but Schrute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schrute darts in trying to clinch
and Pavlovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Schrute.
Pavlovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schrute tries to clinch up.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pavlovic throws an off balance right hand
and Schrute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavlovic misses with a looping right.
Schrute throwing a counter right hand but Pavlovic manages to avoid it.
Pavlovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 Pavlovic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrute ducks under a wild hook from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Schrute finish him?
Schrute throws an overhand right that drops Pavlovic like a sack of potatoes! Schrute dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Schrute!
After winning the bout, Dwight Schrute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Harrison (ranked 158 p4p, 743 weight class) and Dan Donovan (ranked 7 p4p, 22 weight class). Sean Harrison has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Harrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrison forces Donovan back against the cage and clinches.
Donovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrison.
It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Donovan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Donovan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Donovan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison works on Donovan's body with a couple of short punches.
Harrison working aggressively here.
Donovan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donovan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison can't find room to land a body shot as Donovan controls the action.
Donovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrison tries a body shot but Donovan blocks it.
Donovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison gets through Donovan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donovan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donovan blocking some punches.
Harrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donovan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donovan's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Donovan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan looking to slow down the pace here.
Donovan is trying to force a seperation but Harrison has the dominant position.
Donovan wants to get back to striking at distance but Harrison won't allow it.
Harrison scores with a shot to the side of Donovan's head.
Harrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donovan's elbow.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison lands with a right to the head.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrison breaks from the clinch.
Harrison feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Donovan sprawling to the canvas! Donovan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Harrison finish him?!
Donovan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan misses with a body punch
and Harrison counters with a left to the body.
Harrison flashes Donovan a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Donovan's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Donovan crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Harrison punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Harrison!
Sean Harrison retains his super heavyweight title!
Sean Harrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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